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Performance Team Competes in Branson
The By Grace Performance Team participated in the DMI DanceMakers Competition & Convention February 26th through 28th at the Chateau on the Lake in Branson. The team performed a variety of numbers in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, musical theatre & modern. The members were also privileged to attend classes taught by nationally renowned instructors: Michael Lemanski, Janice Barringer, Tommy Alexander, Becca Retter, Keith Clifton and Brad Taylor. The team won many awards and received recognition in several areas.
Our group performances in modern, ballet, and a tap number with all members performing received first place trophies. Other group performances in the lyrical, jazz, and tap categories won second place trophies. A duet performance by Emma M. & Allison P. received 1st place. Other duets performed by Riley B. & Laurel D., and Casey C. & Brodie G. each received second place. A duet performed by Sandra H. & Alyssa S. received a third place trophy.
Our modern number performed to "Down To The River To Pray" choreographed by Miss Dani Wendel received Senior Division High Score Group Award.
Our soloists all received trophies for their performances. Trenton H. received recognition as Mr. Junior Starmaker Branson Second Place.
During the convention classes, Trenton H. and Riley B. were recognized by instructors for their efforts in hip hop and lyrical.
Congratulations to all the students.
The team is under the direction of
Miss Vanessa Diaz, Miss Eva Carpenter & Miss Dani Wendel
By Grace Performance Studio
(660) 885-2626110 E Franklin St.
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